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Ten Out Of 28 Benue Links Transport Passengers Remain In Kidnappers Custody

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Ten Out Of 28 Benue Links Transport Passengers Remain In Kidnappers Custody....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Mr. Omale Omale, the Benue State Commissioner for Power, Energy, and Transport, has confirmed that ten out of the 28 passengers who were abducted during an incident involving the Benue Links Transport Company on Sunday are still being held by their captors.

In a telephone interview on Tuesday, Omale provided an update on the situation. He noted that a total of 18 passengers and two drivers had been released unharmed.

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The incident occurred when a Lagos-bound vehicle was intercepted between Ajaokuta and Okene in Kogi on September 10.

“Thanks to the efforts of the Police in Kogi and the local vigilante in the area, we were able to secure the release of the two buses, drivers, and 18 passengers without any harm. They have safely arrived in Lagos,” the commissioner stated.

However, he disclosed that ten passengers remain in the custody of the kidnappers, with four from one bus and six from the other. These kidnappers have initiated contact with the victims’ families and are making various ransom demands.

Omale assured that the government is actively engaged with the families of the victims and is committed to ensuring the safe release of all passengers. He emphasized that security personnel are present to guarantee the passengers’ safe return.

Furthermore, the commissioner pledged that the Benue Links Transport Company would implement additional measures to enhance the security of its valued customers.

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Inside Oshiomhole’s Warning: Why Hope Uzodinma Is The Wrong Man To Sell The APC Government to Ndigbo!

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Former Edo State Governor and current Senator Adams Oshiomhole has clarified that Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma should not bear the sole responsibility of championing President Bola Tinubu and his administration across the South-East region.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Speaking during a television interview on Sunday, Oshiomhole addressed broader political engagement strategies aimed at strengthening ties between the Federal Government and the South-East. He noted that while Uzodimma holds a prominent position as secretary within the ruling party’s campaign structure, that role does not translate to an exclusive mandate for explaining government policies and milestones to the Igbo community.

Instead, Oshiomhole emphasized that all political leaders and governors representing the South-East share an equal duty to communicate effectively with their constituents and build strong bridges with the center.

“Please note, the fact that Hope Uzodimma is the secretary doesn’t mean he will be the one marketing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to the Igbo nation. I believe that every other governor in the South-East also has a role to play,” Oshiomhole stated.

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“The Hunt Is On: Rivers Police Command Opens Probe Into Shocking Political Aide Killing”.

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The Rivers State Police Command has launched an inquiry into the tragic deaths of Phillip Barikui, a protocol aide to the Chairman of Khana Local Government Area, and an unidentified individual in Bori.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

According to reports, the victims were ambushed on Monday along Makoro Street by unidentified gunmen who opened fire before fleeing the scene. While Barikui died from the attack, the second victim succumbed to gunshot wounds while receiving treatment at a local hospital.

The command’s spokesperson, ASP Blessing Agabe, has urged anyone with valuable information to assist police efforts in apprehending the perpetrators. This violent incident deepens ongoing security concerns in the area, following the recent murder of another local government appointee, Letam Kinee, along the Ken Saro-Wiwa Polytechnic Road.

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Osun Guber: Oyebamiji’s Team Shares ₦1000 To Women

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Supporters of the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Osun State, Bola Oyebamiji, popularly known as ‘AMBO ’, have been captured in a viral video sharing some cash to a group of women.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

In the video, which is making the rounds online, a young man wearing a T-shirt with the inscription ‘AMBO’ was spotted sharing a ₦1000 note each to the women.

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Meanwhile, a faction of the Accord Party (A), led by its National Chairman and presidential candidate, Professor Christopher Imumolen, has withdrawn support for Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, and endorsed Oyebamiji ahead of Saturday’s governorship election.

Imumolen announced the decision on Thursday during the APC mega rally in Osun State, just days before the August 15, 2026 poll.

Speaking at the rally, Senate President Godswill Akpabio, who represented President Bola Tinubu, said information available to him indicated that the Accord faction had “thrown in the towel” and decided to support Oyebamiji.

During his address, Imumolen removed the yellow cap associated with Accord in the state and replaced it with an APC-branded cap in a symbolic show of support for the ruling party’s candidate.

A video from the rally showed the discarded yellow cap being thrown into the air by an unidentified person.

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